The Feral Hog in Oklahoma: Habitat Preferences

Habitat Preferences
Feral hogs have demonstrated they can adapt to just about any habitat type but prefer moist bottomlands and are probably most common along streams and rivers or other areas with adequate water (riparian areas). Another feature associated with this type of habitat is dense vegetation. Hogs seem to prefer riparian areas with a good distribution of dense vegetation to use as escape cover and concealment.

Hogs can also be found in upland habitats. Mast, crops or other food sources generally attract them to these areas. Ponds or lakes as well as dense vegetative cover located in these uplands aid in their use of these areas.